HMD Vibe vs Samsung Galaxy S26
The HMD Vibe (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680, while the Samsung Galaxy S26 (2026) runs on the Samsung Exynos 2600. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S26 leads — 74/100 vs 27/100 (a 47-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S26 is faster in AnTuTu (2,827,538 vs 424,216); the Samsung Galaxy S26 has NFC for contactless payments, the HMD Vibe doesn't; the Samsung Galaxy S26 is noticeably lighter (162g vs 186g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
HMD Vibe
Samsung Galaxy S26
What makes HMD Vibe better?
- Overall rating 27/100
What makes Samsung Galaxy S26 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2827538 vs 424216
- Better Geekbench Single: 2880 vs 412
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9100 vs 1423
- Faster charging: 25W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 162g vs 186g
- Higher performance (89/100 vs 31/100)
- Better camera (77/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (31/100 vs 22/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 43/100)
- Better portability (89/100 vs 63/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the HMD Vibe vs the Samsung Galaxy S26, the Samsung Galaxy S26 scores 47 points higher (74/100 vs 27/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 leads (89/100 vs 31/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 leads (77/100 vs 10/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the HMD Vibe (89/100 vs 31/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the HMD Vibe (81/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the HMD Vibe (77/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 is a bit better (31/100 vs 22/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 notably outperforms the HMD Vibe (89/100 vs 63/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | HMD Vibe | Samsung Galaxy S26 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 | Samsung Exynos 2600 | |
| AnTuTu | 424216 | 2827538 | |
| Geekbench Single | 412 | 2880 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1423 | 9100 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.2" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 720x1480 | 2340x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 146 | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 10 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 14 | Android 16 / One UI 8.5 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 600 nits | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×75.2×8.4 mm | 158.4×75.8×7.3 mm | |
| Weight | 186 g | 162 g | |
| Launch price | — | $799 |
Camera comparison
HMD Vibe
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Samsung Galaxy S26
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
HMD Vibe
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1480
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S26
- 6.2" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
HMD Vibe
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy S26
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared HMD Vibe and Samsung Galaxy S26, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S26 leads HMD Vibe by 85.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
HMD Vibe
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the HMD Vibe (89/100 vs 31/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the HMD Vibe (81/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the HMD Vibe (77/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 is a bit better (31/100 vs 22/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 notably outperforms the HMD Vibe (89/100 vs 63/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the HMD Vibe or the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the HMD Vibe by 47 points (74/100 vs 27/100).
What is the rating of the HMD Vibe and the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The HMD Vibe has a MobileRank rating of 27/100, the Samsung Galaxy S26 — 74/100.
Which has the better camera: the HMD Vibe or the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 leads on camera score (77/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the HMD Vibe or the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 leads on performance (89/100 vs 31/100).
Should you choose the HMD Vibe over the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 is a better fit for gamers and power users.